Us Code § 70508 - Robotic or human servicing of spacecraft
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§ 70508. Robotic or human servicing of spacecraft
The Administrator shall take all necessary steps to ensure that provision is made in the design and construction of all future observatory-class scientific spacecraft intended to be deployed in Earth orbit or at a Lagrangian point in space for robotic or human servicing and repair to the extent practicable and appropriate.
(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3432.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 70508 | 42 U.S.C. 17742. | Pub. L. 110–422, title V, §502, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4791. |
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